Introduction
A popular part of Amateur Radio is the restoration of vintage radios. Many hams have re-created their original ham station--carefully restoring old radios to fully functioning equipment.
Some Vintage Equipment
Articles
- Bring 'Em Back Alive!
QST August 1995, pp. 49-52
Restoring vintage ham gear is challenging and fun, but be sure you take proper safety precautions.
Feedback: QST October 1995, p. 78 - Refurbishing "Boat-Anchors"
QST January 1997, pp. 35-38
Bring vintage radios back to life. - How to Test and Align a Linear Amplifier
QST May 1952, pp. 39-43, 128
Alignment procedure for an old tube type SSB amplifier
Web Links
- ARRL Vintage Equipment Exhibit at the ARRL Laboratory
- Collins Collectors Association
- The RigPix Database
The source of information and pictures of radios, accessories and more - Nostalgia Air
Vintage Radio References, Schematics, Manuals, Tube Substitution, etc. - The BoatAnchor Manual Archive (BAMA)
The manuals in this archive are available to all who enjoy working on and restoring old tube type amateur radio equipment and short wave receivers. - The Yaesu FT-101 HF Transceiver Home Page
The purpose of this page is to capture and document the Yaesu FT-101 series radios during the 1970's. - HBR Receiver Web Site
For those of you interested in the HBR Receivers presented in several QST construction articles from the late 50's until the late 60's (and in the Radio Handbook, 17th Edition), this Web page is for you. - Welcome to the Old Radio History Web-Site
NJ Antique Radio Club HomePage - W2NBC Vintage Boatanchors
- Radio Classified
- rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors FAQ
- Online Manuals
Radios and test equipment. - Richard Lacroix's Military Communications Home Page
Radio Specifications, Radio Accessories, Army-Navy Equipment Code Guide - Bill's Ham Radio WWW Server
Tube data, Military Equipment Nomenclature, Military Equipment Manuals, Military Equipment Histories -
GE Ham News—the complete set from 1946 to 1963.
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Klove Electronics in Belgium is a supplier of custom crystals.
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